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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We Weren't Really Threatened By Grunge'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked in a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar how he and his then-ba...

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GREG PUCIATO Hopes THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Reunion Shows Are 'Wildly Successful': 'It Doesn't Bother Me At All'

In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN singer Greg Puciato was asked how he feels about the announcement that the band's original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis will reunite with guitarist Ben Weinman, the group's lone consistent member over the years, along with fello...

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Watch: SHINEDOWN's SMITH And MYERS Cover LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' At Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala

SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers performed a cover of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway To Heaven" at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum's inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala. The Gala took place this past Tuesday (May 21) at the Novo Theater in Downtown Los Angeles and w...

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JAMES HETFIELD: It Is 'A Travesty' That MOTÖRHEAD Hasn't Been Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about some of his recently acquired tattoos, including one that pays tribute to Lemmy Kilmister in the form of a tattoo c...

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ORBIT CULTURE Announces Headline Dates Around SLIPKNOT's 25th-Anniversary Tour

Following the announcement of a support slot on SLIPKNOT's "Here Comes The Pain" 25th-anniversary North American tour, Swedish juggernauts ORBIT CULTURE have revealed that they will play select headline shows to fill out the itinerary. Regional support will come from THROWN INTO EXILE, LIFE CYCLES a...

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Doom Metal Legends PENTAGRAM To Release New Studio Album

Stoner and doom metal powerhouse Heavy Psych Sounds Records has announced the signing of U.S. pioneers of doom metal PENTAGRAM. The deal will include the release of a long-anticipated new studio album, as well as the reissue of PENTAGRAM's "Sub-Basement" and "Review Your Choices" LPs. About signing...

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IGNITE And SLAPSHOT Announce Fall 2024 East Coast Tour

Orange County melodic hardcore five-piece IGNITE will team up with the Boston-based hardcore punk band SLAPSHOT for an East Coast tour this fall. Additional support on the trek will come from DEATH BY STEREO and SCHOOL DRUGS. IGNITE said: "We are all very excited to announce these East Coast dates w...

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NOTHING MORE Announces 'Carnal' Tour 2024 With SET IT OFF, FROM ASHES TO NEW And POST PROFIT

Three-time Grammy Award-nominated rockers NOTHING MORE have announced their headlining "Carnal" tour 2024 produced by Live Nation. Earlier this week, NOTHING MORE wrapped up a co-headlining spring tour with WAGE WAR which sold out various shows. The late summer "Carnal" tour will kick off in the U.S...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seasons' 21st-Anniversary U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

After wrapping the final leg of the "Machine Killer" tour with STATIC-X, metal legends SEVENDUST are heading back on the road this September to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their iconic album "Seasons". "Seasons" is the fourth album from the band's catalog and exploded on to the metal world whe...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On SLAYER Reuniting For Festival Appearances: 'Farewells Are Just A Temporary Goodbye'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked for his opinion on the recent announcement that SLAYER was reuniting for three festival appearances this September and October. He said: "It's inevitable. Look, I don't know their reason for it, o...

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MUDVAYNE's GREG TRIBBETT Misses Concert Due To Family Emergency

MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett was forced to miss the band's May 18 concert at the Premier Theater at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut due to a family emergency. Playing all guitar parts at the show was MUDVAYNE's second guitarist, Marcus Rafferty, who has been joining the b...

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ANVIL Announces July/August 2024 'One And Only' U.S. Tour

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on the "One And Only" U.S tour this summer. Support on the trek will come from PULSIFIER, with additional appearances by ADAMANTIS (July 10-13),VICIOUS BLADE (July 17-21),BLIND OATH (August 1-4),SERPENT RIDER (August 7-15) and OLATHIA (August 21-25). Tour...

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RISE AGAINST Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour

RISE AGAINST has announced a North American headlining tour that will begin on October 14 in Denver, Colorado. The nearly six week-long run will see the venerable band performing songs from across its multi-gold and platinum catalog. "We can't wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new...

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LORNA SHORE Announces North American Tour With WHITECHAPEL, KUBLAI KHAN TX, SANGUISUGABOGG

LORNA SHORE has announced a North American tour with WHITECHAPEL, KUBLAI KHAN TX and SANGUISUGABOGG, set to take place this September/October. LORNA SHORE will play its latest album, "Pain Remains", in its entirety on this this Live Nation-produced special run of headline dates, making this is one s...

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WOLF HOFFMANN Responds To PETER BALTES's Comment That ACCEPT Albums 'Started To Sound The Same'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked about former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes's recent comment that ACCEPT's albums "started to sound the same towards the end" of his tenure with the band. I didn't like it anymore and felt like we were al...